High-Protein Lauki Momos with Jhol Sauce

High-Protein Lauki Momos with Jhol Sauce

45min
3servings
465cal

Equipment

grater
knife
cutting board
mixing bowl
steamer
frying pan
stove
blender
spatula

Ingredients

Momo Filling

lauki (bottle gourd), grated300 g

grated

carrots, grated100 g

grated

soya chunks, soaked and crumbled100 g

soaked, crumbled

spring onions, chopped (for filling and tying)50 g

chopped

ginger, minced10 g

minced

garlic, minced5 g

minced

salt1 tsp
black pepper0.5 tsp

Wrappers

rice paper sheets10 sheets

Jhol Sauce

cashews, soaked50 g

soaked

sesame seeds20 g
paneer100 g
green chilies2 pcs
onions100 g
tomatoes150 g
oil30 ml
salt1 tsp
cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala2 tsp

Instructions

1

Prepare the filling

Grate lauki and carrots, squeeze out excess water. Soak soya chunks in hot water for 10 minutes, then squeeze and crumble. Mix all filling ingredients together.

10 min
2

Wrap the momos

Dip rice paper in warm water to soften. Place 1-2 tbsp filling in center, fold and tie with spring onion strips to seal.

10 min
3

Steam the momos

Steam momos for 10-12 minutes until translucent and cooked through.

12 min🌡 100°C
4

Prepare jhol sauce base

Blend soaked cashews, sesame seeds, and paneer with water to make creamy base. In pan, sauté onions until golden, add tomatoes and chilies, cook until soft.

10 min🌡 180°C
5

Finish jhol sauce

Add blended cashew-paneer mixture to pan with sautéed veggies. Season with spices and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes until thick and creamy. Add smoke flavor if desired.

5 min🌡 160°C
6

Serve

Arrange steamed momos in bowl, pour hot jhol sauce over them. Garnish with fresh spring onions.

3 min

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